CNA II / Client Care Aide II - Bruce McCandless - Florence, CO

CNA II / Client Care Aide II - Bruce McCandless - Florence, CO

Salary : $22.12 Hourly

Location : Fremont County, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Primary Physical Work Address : 903 Moore Drive, Florence, CO 81226

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : melissa.hamilton@state.co.us

Description of Job :

Full-time - 12-hour shifts, both day & night available. Please note : this schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the program. Please note : These working arrangements are subject to change.

This position exists to provide direct hands-on resident care by hands-on performance or assistance as needed with activities of daily living. Provide environmental needs by arranging and adapting personal care items such as food or clothing and / or physical environment needs, e.g., wheelchair, walker, etc. Gently guide and instruct residents as needed in self-care activities.

Primary Job Duties Include :

Resident Care

Provide direct resident care by hands-on performance or assistance as needed with activities of daily living.

Provide environmental needs by arranging and adapting personal care items such as food or clothing and / or physical environment needs, e.g. wheelchair, walker, etc.

Gently guide and instruct residents as needed in self-care activities.

Assists, orients, and serves as a preceptor to new CNAs to the facility, residents, policies and procedures, and routines.

The CCA II is a resource to the CCA I for suggestions and guidance in dealing with care for resistive residents.

Determine changes in the resident's @type of care required; i.e., variance in resident's individualized routine care due to change in resident's condition or observation in health status.

Nutrition and Hydration Care

When required for a specific resident, provide assistance with eating and drinking by cutting up food and feeding the resident, adding thickening agents to liquids, cueing residents, and reminding them of the proper swallowing techniques and strategies suggested by the therapist.

Documents percentages of food and fluids taken by residents on the hydration flow sheets.

Recommends observation of specific residents who may need dietary changes, e.g. from regular diet to pureed or regular liquid to thickened liquid.

Organize daily work so required care is provided despite unexpected occurrences to provide quality nursing care.

Safety

Monitor safety needs by supervising residents' whereabouts, interactions, and conditions and refer to the charge nurse if necessary

Hygiene Care

Collaborate with the charge nurse and other nursing personnel to provide and exchange information regarding resident care status, and evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Treatment Care Plan, inform the charge nurse of refusals of hygiene care.

Document observations and care provided on various residents' records.

Psychosocial, Transport, Educational Requirements

This position will be required to deliver lab specimens, drive a resident to a doctor's appointment, or to the hospital (if not transported by ambulance) utilizing a State vehicle.

Maintain education by attending mandatory and non-mandatory in-services and workshops to keep current as mandated by state law and VA regulations and facility policy and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) AND One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position AND Must have a valid Colorado CNA license upon entry into the position

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 / hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Substitutions :

Current, valid nurse aide license (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement.

Required Competencies

Skill in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to residents.

Possess good verbal, listening, and written communication skills with all health care providers, residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, residents, families, and the general public.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Long-term care / nursing home experience is highly desirable.

Effective problem-solving skills.

Preferred Competencies

Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned resident care based on the residents' conditions; to use judgment and to accurately recognize report, and record relevant resident information.

Knowledge and ability to explain assigned resident care best practices to peers with less experience.

Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent resident care situations, seek guidance and direction of the RN and / or Supervisor / DON, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

Knowledge of quality standards, procedures, and protocols.

Knowledge of specialized client care applicable to the work situation.

Ability to effectively work with a resident population of varying physical, mental, and emotional abilities and staff from multiple work units in the facility to achieve quality care planning and delivery.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience / job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Conditions of Employment :

Full Background : CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)

Must pass a TB test for employment

This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training / meetings / client visits / etc.

Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.

Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must :

Disclose that information on the application.

Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 / hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies :

Relevant years of state service experience.

Your Work Experience / Job Duties

Document your work experience / job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

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